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October 21, 2026

News Briefs: Red Ribbon Week begins with skate night

Scotts Valley will celebrate drug-free Red Ribbon Week from Friday, Oct. 23, through Oct. 31. The Scotts Valley Police Department and the Scotts Valley Sports Center have teamed up to host the annual Skate Night-Costume Contest for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Scotts Valley Library shuts down for renovations

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Just weeks after reopening, following the coronavirus lockdowns, the Scotts Valley Branch Library—one of the most frequented branches in the county—has closed. This time it’s not because more people are contracting Covid-19—although case numbers are rising, again. The location is undergoing a series of upgrades, from...

Scotts Valley police arrest impersonator

A Scotts Valley man was arrested last week for impersonating a police officer.

Virginia May Walsh April 9, 1930 — July 26, 2010

Virginia May Walsh died July 26 at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz after a lengthy illness. She was 80 years old.

Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos: May 30, 1928 — March 9, 2013

A memorial service will be Saturday, March 16, for longtime Bonny Doon resident Marjorie Ann Roussopoulos, who died Saturday, March 9, at her home in Bonny Doon. She was 84.

County encouraging homeowners to build backyard units

The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has published an online, comprehensive guide to the planning regulations, permit fees, estimated building costs and financing of accessory dwelling units (ADU’s), also known as granny flats, in-law units or “Tiny Homes”, for the unincorporated areas of the county.

Commission backs tobacco licensing

The Santa Cruz County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission recently endorsed licensing of tobacco retailers in unincorporated county areas.

Winter Preparedness: Wood Stove Change-Out Program

The terrible air quality from recent wildfires hundreds of miles away should serve as a reminder smoke from old, inefficient wood stoves have similar impacts, according to Chris Duymich, Air Quality Planner for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District fixes underground leaks

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.

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Scotts Valley police receive $25K traffic safety grant

Scotts Valley Police Department has received a $25,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support programs promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety. The...